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प्रश्न
Describe the different stages in the growth of mountains.
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उत्तर
There are three different stages in the growth of mountains.
- The geosyncline stage : The deposition of sediments in the sea-bed to form large geosynclines.
- The Orogenic stage : The tectonic forces working horizontally push and press there geosynclines to form various folds.
- Epeirogenic stage : When the whole mass of geosynclines is raised and buckled up and form a distinct series of troughs (synclines) and arcs (auticlines) i.e. Mountains and Valleys.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Why are the fold mountains called so?
Give two chief characteristics of the fold mountains.
Give one example of a rift valley.
Distinguish between each of the following: Tectonic mountain and Volcanic mountain.
The mountains differ from the hills in terms of ______.
Fill in the Blank:
Volcanic mountains are formed due to ______ activities.
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
As we go higher, the climate becomes hotter.
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Mount Fujiyama in Japan is an example of volcanic mountains.
What are the features of young fold mountains?
Short Answer Type Question:
Write a few features of the mountains.
